Matthew Williamson Quotes
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As the label has developed over the years, more and more structure and tailored pieces have been added, and so, whilst the core values of the brand have remained, I feel it's important to try new things and add more layers and dimensions to a collection every season.
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Madonna is untouchable. She is absolutely lovely. On a personal level, she's everything you would expect. She's so down to earth.
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My mum has always been a huge inspiration for me and my work. She loves fashion and has always been so supportive.
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You can't deny the experience of a store. It's fantastic if you're a global brand and you've got the power or the funds to support that bricks-and-mortar space, but we certainly weren't and aren't.
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I've only dealt with fabulous brides!
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I wanted to start a menswear line of slim-fitting, luxury cashmere jumpers in a range of great colours.
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London has a very specific kind of style; it's very different to Milan, Paris, and New York. It's nice having that personality that we haven't lost. It's the English quirky style that people like to see when they come to Fashion Week.
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London Fashion Week has always been very special to me.
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I'm a bit of a digital imbecile.
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No woman can wear prints all the time.
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I wanted to create a bridal collection that is both a natural extension of the mainline eveningwear but, at the same time, reflects the opulence of such an important celebratory event.
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It's always better when travelling to be in a place where your friends know the area well.
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Creating a bridalwear collection was a natural progression from my evening wear collections, which are well known for their softly draped and diaphanous silk gowns.
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I'm a natural technophobe, but I can see the importance of the digital role, and you have to celebrate it - our site is obviously an incredibly important part of our business now.
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Of course I owe so much of my success to my parents.
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I'm drawn to the way Havaianas capture playfulness and light-heartedness in their products - there is clearly an element of fun.
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Debenhams has a strong track record for developing exclusive designer brands.
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I try to go to Marrakesh if there's a Bank Holiday weekend.